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AX57 GVZ

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,927 mi
Last recorded123,927 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 GVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 123,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

font tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2024 108,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 90,425 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,253 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 73,364 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limmit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 67,838 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,326 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 61,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,850 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 53,835 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

covers over sills preventing full inspection

Fail 2 Sep 2016 48,433 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

covers over sills preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers over sills preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,692 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 30,108 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 30,108 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,056 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 25,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 19,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,887 miles

covers over sills preventing full inspection

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AX57 GVZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 77,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX57 GVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX57 GVZ registered?

AX57 GVZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AX57 GVZ safe to buy?

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